Category Archives: Weapons

California law on brass knuckles (metal knuckles and composite knuckles) - Orange County Criminal Defense

June 29, 2010

Brass knuckles in California - are they legal?  What if they’re not made out of metal?
I’ve been asked by a few people if “brass knuckles” are illegal, even if they’re not made of metal.
There used to be a loophole in the law, but it’s now closed.
“Brass knuckles” (truly called “metal knuckles” in California law - [...]

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New Year’s Eve & shooting guns

December 28, 2008

The holiday season brings two things from law enforcement every year: DUI checkpoints and stern warnings with increased patrols focused on people that shoot off guns to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. This year is no different.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Santa Ana Police Department, are holding [...]

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What are the laws about knives in California?

October 24, 2008

Unless you’re asking about carrying a knife in specific areas that are prohibited (schools, courthouses, some governmental offices, etc.), the two laws you need to know are Penal Code sections 12020 and 653k.
Penal Code section 12020(a) makes it a felony to carry a “dirk or dagger” concealed on your person.  A knife, no matter how [...]

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10, 20, Life firearm allegations - Orange County weapons defense lawyer

October 20, 2008

In 1997, Penal Code section 12022.53 was enacted, drastically increasing the punishment for the use of a firearm during the commission of a crime.  Under the old law, the use of a firearm during a felony added several years.  After the “10-20-Life” section of 12022.53 came about, prison sentences grew.  But does this apply to [...]

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California firearms laws - loaded guns

October 13, 2008

One look at the Attorney General’s website under the firearms section will show you just how convoluted California’s laws are when it comes to firearms.  The most recent information posted on their website is from 2006!  (Update - as of February 2009, the booklet is now only 2 years behind and is from 2007)  In [...]

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